Emergency Department Collaborative Research Group
We are the overarching group for research conducted in the Emergency Department. Our vision is to integrate research seamlessly into clinical practice and education while shaping new guidelines and policy.
In 2024, our group achieved significant milestones, including the publication of over 91 articles in peer-reviewed journals, involvement in more than 150 research projects, and…
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Latest Emergency Department Research News
More than $1.7 million in upgrades to Gold Coast University Hospital’s triage areas are now complete, further supporting patient safety and…
The motivation of our Emergency Department Collaborative Research Group remains the same with every study: Keep patient care at the centre of its…
Dr Gerben Keijzers is a Senior Staff Specialist Emergency Physician at the Gold Coast University Hospital Emergency Department.
Dr Keijzers…
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Current projects
This study aims to determine emergency department (ED) physicians’ perceptions/beliefs towards neuropathic medication prescriptions to prevent…
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Children frequently present to the emergency department with forearm injuries and often have an x-ray to assess if there is a fracture. Bedside…
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Drug overdoses are a common reasons for Emergency Department (ED) presentation. Overdoses may be intentional (self-harm), recreational, or…
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Publications
Assessing the Impact of Reduced L1 Bone Density on Surgical Stabilisation of Rib Fractures in Elderly Patients: A Study on Fracture Nonunion Rates, Analgesia Usage and Hospital Length of Stay
Hwang, J. K., Jeremic, P. A., Hughes, I., Grieve, J., Wake, E., Campbell, D. and Patel, B.
Validation and Comparison of Pediatric Appendicitis Scores and Management Strategies (Project SPASMS): Protocol for a Prospective Multicenter Observational Study
W. H. Lee, S. O'Brien, E. J. McKinnon, S. Craig, S. Dalziel, M. Collin, N. Phillips, F. E. Babl, S. J. Davidson, S. George, S. Jani, D. Tham, V. Tran and M. L. Borland
Review article: Evaluating the effectiveness of arterial pressure point techniques as a first aid method for external haemorrhage control: A systematic review
Z. J. Rodgers, K. Bejmert, T. Chung, J. Furness, P. Abery, K. Kemp-Smith, N. Taylor, K. C. Bruce and P. J. Snelling
